Dokey

Dokey Meaning & Origin

About Dokey
The surname Dokey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "docce" or "docca," meaning "dock" or "docks." It is believed to have originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a dock or a place where ships were loaded and unloaded. Over time, the surname Dokey may have been adopted by individuals who worked at or were associated with docks, or it could have been given to people who displayed characteristics associated with the word "dock," such as being sturdy or reliable.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Dokey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Dokey: 253
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,029
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dokey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Dokey is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D OW1 K IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdoʊki/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dokey in Braille

Here's how to represent Dokey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Dokey in braille

How to sign the name Dokey using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Dokey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dokey in sign language

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